Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Forest Service plans 'field trip' in Sacramentos The public is invited to a field trip Saturday in the Sacramento Mountains with the U.S. Forest Service to view areas and share ideas. A news release issued by the Lincoln National Forest Monday states the trip is planned to the Jim Lewis project area in the south-central portion of the mountains northeast of Timberon and southwest of Sacramento and Weed. The purpose of the field trip is to give people a chance to view areas and give input regarding possible treatments and projects the Forest Service is considering. An environmental analysis of the area begins later this year. During preliminary analysis the Forest Service found some vegetation treatments may benefit the project area, according to the Forest Service. Treatments considered include reducing hazardous fuels, restoring area ponderosa pine stands to a more natural state and improving habitat for area wildlife....

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